Clinical Medical Assistant - $2,500 Sign-On, Full-Time

Independence Health System Inc.; Butler (Butler County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to perform basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, collecting vital signs, phlebotomy, and entering data into billing systems. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and strong skills in communication, organization, and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education.
• Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice.
• Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed.
• Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered.
• Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse.
• Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions.
• Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff.
• Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system.
• Accurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office (Outlook & Excel)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Independence Health System Inc. is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to perform basic direct patient care activities under the supervision of nurses and physicians.

Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, collecting vital signs, phlebotomy, and entering data into billing systems. Required qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and strong skills in communication, organization, and Microsoft Office.